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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Washington
Kitchen extract cleaning in Washington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Kitchen extract cleaning in Washington
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. Common call-outs are for a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease, across plenums and filters, canopies and hoods and vertical risers. If you need a kitchen extract clean in Washington, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in West Sussex.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, so that is where most of the work in Washington goes.
For a kitchen in or near Washington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Washington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. The timing of a visit to Washington is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Washington
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. Somewhere as small as Washington, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why Washington businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Institutional kitchens tend to cook to set hours, so cleans can be booked when the kitchen is closed. The certificate and report suit estates and compliance files.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Washington
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Washington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Fire safety in Washington falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Washington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Washington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Parham House is about 3.9 miles west), access may need planning.
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Washington, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Washington. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Every address in RH20 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Washington include Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Around Washington
Around Washington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rydon Community College, Windlesham House School and The Frankland Arms Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Washington
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in Washington, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
School kitchens, at schools like St Mary's CofE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- If they look at the system before pricing
Also near Washington
Also in Washington
Managing agents and facilities teams in Washington
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
FAQs for Washington
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Washington?
Kitchens in Washington are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is Washington within the area you cover?
Yes. Washington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we’re fully insured.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.